Police arrest drunk man in Leamington for 'shouting at members of the public and standing in the road'
A man was arrested in Leamington yesterday (Tuesday March 3) after police were called to reports of an individual 'shouting at members of the public and standing in the road'.
The incident happened in Bedford Street during the afternoon.
A spokesperson from the Leamington Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “Despite being given the opportunity to call it a day and head home, he decided to double down and continue his one-man show.
"Bedford Street isn’t currently accepting street performances – especially the shouty kind – and the passing traffic definitely didn’t buy tickets.
“He was arrested to prevent things escalating and to keep everyone safe (him included).
"The road is for vehicles, not vocal warm-ups — and we’d much rather not test anyone’s reaction times.”
After making the arrest, the officers were then called to assist with a suspected shoplifter.
The spokesperson said: “Shortly after that arrest, I had to make a quick dash out of the station to assist the Inspector, who was chasing a suspected shoplifter that clearly didn’t want to hang around for a chat – the inspector flushed the suspect out of an alleyway just as I arrived.
"Bang, one in cuffs and off to the station.
“It turned into one of those afternoons where as soon as you think things have settled, the radio reminds you otherwise.
“The vast majority of people enjoying the town centre were doing so without issue – thank you.
"If you’re out and about, enjoy yourselves, look after your mates, and keep the drama off the carriageway.
“If you have any concerns while you’re in town, please get in touch.”